OZMA ’26 Staff Members- Edgmon, Finger

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience.   Ryan Edgmon Ryan Edgmon serves as director of...

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Performance Venues set for 2027 European Tour

The performance venues for the 2027 Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir European Tour include some of the finest performance spaces in the world. Learn more about where our groups will be presenting their concerts. Augsburg Kongress am Park After declaring the Ludwig House in general and the dome in...

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National Honor Band & Choir Announces 2027 Faculty

The faculty for the Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir includes top educators from across the country. Learn more about them here. Edward Jerell Horton Dr. Jerell Horton has been the band director at Vestavia Hills HS since 2006. He is a graduate of Samford University. Prior to his appointment at...

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Saucedo, Sengin lead National Honor Band & Choir

The Musicians Abroad National Honor Band & Choir is set to tour Europe in the summer of 2027. Two incredible educators will lead the group. Richard Saucedo Richard L. Saucedo retired in 2013 as Director of Bands and Chairman of the Performing Arts Department at the William H. Duke Center for the...

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OZMA ’26 Staff Members- Ricard,Pence

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience.   Kimberly Ricard Kimberly Ricard received her bachelor’s degree...

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OHMA ’26 Staff Members- Klohn,Canter,Ross

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience.   Danny Klohn Danny Klohn is currently in his...

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HEMA ’26 Staff Members- Masotto,Gilbert

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Ryan Masotto Ryan Masotto is a grades 5-12...

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OZMA ’26 Staff Members- Rosser,Collett

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Justin Rosser Justin Rosser has spent over two...

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OHMA ’26 Staff Members- Bender,Kovach,Paulis

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience.   Jayce Bender Jayce is currently the choir director...

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BYMA ’26 Staff Members- Bell

Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience. Sheily D. Bell Sheily D. Bell holds multiple...

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